Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Richard G. Rhoda, Executive Director

Commission Boardroom, Parkway Towers
April 24, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. CDT

• Adoption of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes: January 24, 2008 Meeting
• Chairman's Report
• Executive Director's Report
• Systems' Reports
  • University of Tennessee System
  • Tennessee Board of Regents
  • Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation

1. Academic Affairs
   1. Nashville State Technical Community College Technical Certificate in 3D Design and Graphics
   2. Status of Tennessee Institute of Public Health
   3. Tennessee Diploma Project Update
   4. Postsecondary Education Authorization
      1. Institutional Reauthorization (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)
      2. Authorization of New Institutions
      3. Approval of New Programs
2. Policy, Planning and Research
   1. Employment and Earnings Trends for Tennessee's Public Higher Education Graduates (Dr. Bill Fox, Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Tennessee)
   2. Graduate Education in Tennessee and its Role in the State Economy
3. Fiscal Affairs
   1. Amendment to the FY 2008-09 Disclosed Capital Projects List
   2. State Revenue Outlook
   3. 2008-09 Tuition and Fee Recommendations
4. P-16/GEAR UP TN Initiatives
• Status Report on GEAR UP TN
5. Legislative Report
6. Administrative Items
• Summer Commission Meeting, July 24, 2008

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is pleased to announce the 2008 recipients of the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award. On April 24, 2008, a reception will be held in their honor at Parkway Towers, 12th Floor, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, Tennessee at 3:30 p.m. Central time.